Audit Senior

Town/City:Gatwick

Salary/Rate:£38,000 - £45,000

Job type:Perm

County:West Sussex

Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice

Job ref:ECOASGATW8

Post Date:05. 01. 2026

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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy

Director - Public Practice & Transactional Finance

01273 077004

contact@ecorecruitmentgroup.com

About the Role

📍 Gatwick (Hybrid) | Full-Time | Audit & Assurance

We’re looking for an ambitious Audit Senior to join a growing audit team in the South East. This role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio and a modern, value-led approach to audit — focusing not just on compliance, but on identifying risk, opportunity, and business improvement.

You’ll take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, work closely with clients throughout the year, and play a key role in coaching and developing junior team members.

What You’ll Do

Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
Prepare statutory accounts and corporate tax computations
Support on ad hoc audit and advisory projects for new and existing clients
Act as a key point of contact for clients during fieldwork
Delegate, review, and supervise work completed by trainees and semi-seniors
Collaborate closely with managers and partners to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
Proactively coach and develop junior team members through hands-on support and feedback

What We’re Looking For

ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearing completion)
Proven experience leading audits from planning through to completion
Strong technical knowledge of audit, accounting, and compliance standards
Confident delegator with experience supervising junior staff
Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
Organised and deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple engagements
Comfortable using audit software and Microsoft Office

What’s on Offer

25 days holiday with the option to buy more
Hybrid working with agile hours
Paid overtime or time off in lieu
Friendly, modern working environment
Health Cash Plan
Lifestyle hub with high street and online discounts
Relaxed “dress for your day” policy

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